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Articles from April 2009

• Diabulimia: The Dangers of Trading Health for Thinness

  Although many young people can effectively manage their diabetes and control their weight by reducing their calorie intake, adopting a healthier diet, and increasing their levels of physical activity, many have noticed that skipping or restricting doses of insulin can produce rapid weight loss. They develop a love-hate relationship with insulin - the drug that keeps them alive, but also tends to cause weight gain. Their solution? Take just enough to stay alive but not enough to feel well. The term for this condition is "diabulimia." more...

• The Dangers of Diabulimia

  Individuals with diabulimia face two life-threatening diseases at once: diabetes and an eating disorder. When confronted with double the abuse, their bodies begin to break down much more rapidly and in more significant ways than individuals who have either condition alone. more...

• Risks of Eating Disorders among Teen Vegetarians

  A vegetarian diet can have many healthy attributes, but experts have noted that teen vegetarians may be at increased risk for developing a variety of eating disorders. more...